CVE-2026-16802: CWE-312 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Devolutions PowerShell Universal
Cleartext storage of sensitive information in the variables feature in Devolutions PowerShell Universal 2026.2.2 and earlier allows a local actor with file system access to read secret values via secret variables stored in cleartext on disk when no vault is selected.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16802 describes a vulnerability in Devolutions PowerShell Universal where secret variables are stored in cleartext on disk if no vault is configured. This cleartext storage of sensitive information enables a local actor with file system access to retrieve secret values without additional privileges or decryption. The issue affects versions 2026.2.2 and earlier. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Local users with file system access can read sensitive secret variables stored in cleartext, potentially exposing confidential information. This compromises the confidentiality of secrets managed by the variables feature when no vault is selected.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid storing sensitive information in variables without selecting a vault or restrict local file system access to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-16802: CWE-312 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Devolutions PowerShell Universal
Description
Cleartext storage of sensitive information in the variables feature in Devolutions PowerShell Universal 2026.2.2 and earlier allows a local actor with file system access to read secret values via secret variables stored in cleartext on disk when no vault is selected.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16802 describes a vulnerability in Devolutions PowerShell Universal where secret variables are stored in cleartext on disk if no vault is configured. This cleartext storage of sensitive information enables a local actor with file system access to retrieve secret values without additional privileges or decryption. The issue affects versions 2026.2.2 and earlier. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Local users with file system access can read sensitive secret variables stored in cleartext, potentially exposing confidential information. This compromises the confidentiality of secrets managed by the variables feature when no vault is selected.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid storing sensitive information in variables without selecting a vault or restrict local file system access to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- DEVOLUTIONS
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T19:25:10.122Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a637ff99c2644c7f8203e16
Added to database: 07/24/2026, 15:08:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/24/2026, 15:23:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/25/2026, 03:24:58 UTC
Views: 11
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